Associations to the word «Strained»
Noun
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
STRAINED, adjective. Forced through a strainer.
STRAINED, adjective. Under tension; tense.
STRAINED, verb. Simple past tense and past participle of strain
STRAINED SILICON, noun. A layer of silicon atoms deposited onto a substrate of silicon germanium constrained to be wider apart than normal; this decreases resistance and increases performance when made into a chip.
Dictionary definition
STRAINED, adjective. Lacking natural ease; "a labored style of debating".
STRAINED, adjective. Showing signs of mental and emotional tension; "her voice was strained as she asked the question".
STRAINED, adjective. Lacking spontaneity; not natural; "a constrained smile"; "forced heartiness"; "a strained smile".
STRAINED, adjective. Struggling for effect; "agonistic poses".
Wise words
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.